WOC 2019

BULLETIN #2

12 -17 August

Contents

Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Welcome to the Nokian Tyres WOC 2019 ................................................................................ 4

Welcome to Østfold ..................................................................................................................... 5

Welcome to Sarpsborg ................................................................................................................ 6

Sponsors and partners ............................................................................................................... 7

1 Information about the organiser ....................................................................................... 8

1.1 Event advisors ............................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Contact information ..................................................................................................... 8

2 Program ................................................................................................................................. 9

3 Venues, Access and Transport ......................................................................................... 10

3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 10

3.2 Transport /travel opportunities ............................................................................... 10

3.3 Competition arenas ................................................................................................... 11

4 Event Centre (office) .......................................................................................................... 11

5 Entry for WOC ..................................................................................................................... 12

5.1 Registration for Teams .............................................................................................. 12

5.2 Payments ..................................................................................................................... 13

5.3 Entry fee descriptions (athlets/teams) .................................................................... 13

5.4 Registration for media, IOF officials and guests .................................................... 14

6 Accommodation and Food ............................................................................................... 15

6.1 Accommodation ......................................................................................................... 15

6.2 Food .............................................................................................................................. 16

7 Embargoed areas ............................................................................................................... 16

7.1 Embargo WOC 2019 area 1 ....................................................................................... 18

7.2 Embargo WOC 2019 area 3 ....................................................................................... 19

7.3 Embargo WOC 2019 reserve area ............................................................................ 20

7.4 Embargo WOC 2019 reserve area 2 ........................................................................ 21

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8 Training possibilities .......................................................................................................... 22

8.1 Training camps ........................................................................................................... 24

8.2 Selection races ............................................................................................................ 24

9 Rules and General information ........................................................................................ 25

9.1 Competition rules ....................................................................................................... 25

9.2 Classes and entry regulations .................................................................................. 25

9.3 Anti-doping .................................................................................................................. 25

9.4 Insurance ..................................................................................................................... 25

9.5 Climate and any hazards ........................................................................................... 26

9.6 Directions for obtaining entry permits (visas) ........................................................ 26

9.7 Athlete licence ............................................................................................................. 26

10 Media ............................................................................................................................... 26

11 Competition information .............................................................................................. 27

11.1 Punching, timing system and GPS tracking ............................................................ 27

11.2 Clothing ........................................................................................................................ 27

11.3 Race information ........................................................................................................ 27

12 Spectator races ............................................................................................................... 30

Welcome to the Nokian Tyres WOC 2019

On behalf of WOC 2019 Organising Committee, I wish you all a warm welcome to the

Nokian Tyres, World Orienteering Championships, in Østfold, Norway, 12 -17 August

2019.

Norwegian Orienteering Federation has delegated responsibility for planning and

conducting the WOC 2019 to the orienteering clubs and the local orienteering

federation in Østfold. Eight orienteering clubs in collaboration with the local

orienteering federation have established an organiser company. Planning for the WOC

2019, through organising World Cup round 3 & Pre-WOC in 2018, will be done as a

wide collaboration between the organising company, the orienteering clubs, Østfold

county and all the municipalities in Østfold. We will do our best to facilitate good

conditions for the athletes.

The Organising Committee

heartily welcomes IOF and all

national federations to Østfold.

Per Bergerud

Director WOC 2019

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Welcome to Østfold

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the World Orienteering Championships 2019

that will be held in Østfold, one of 18 regions in Norway. You will find it in the south-

east part of Norway, close to the Swedish border. Østfold has unique areas whether

you like hiking in the forest, visit an idyllic town, enjoy our beautiful coastline, visit

tourist attractions or just enjoy one of many activities that we offer. Either way, we

promise that you will be in good hands.

Orienteering is a sport with long traditions in Østfold, for example in Halden, where we

find some of the best orienteers in the world. Halden Skiklubb has produced a number

of world orienteering champions over many years, but also Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg and

Mysen have world elite runners. During the last couple of years, several major national

orienteering competitions have been held in different cities of Østfold. The Norwegian

O-festival - Norway’s largest orienteering race, was hosted by Sarpsborg in 2016, and

the Norwegian orienteering Championship was staged by Halden in 2017.

Therefore, we are sure that we will be well prepared to welcome the world elite

runners when our orienteering clubs join forces to organise the events. That will be the

fourth time the WOC is staged on Norwegian soil, and we are incredibly proud that this

assignment has been awarded to Østfold for the first time.

We will do our best to support the organiser.

We look forward to one week of major sporting achievements, drama and excitement

and not least, good companionship.

Enjoy!

Ole Haabeth,

Chair, Østfold county council

Welcome to Sarpsborg

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to Sarpsborg for the World

Orienteering Championship 2019. We are the proud host of the championship in a

beautiful and historic city combining a unique coastline, large forest areas and

enthusiastic audience. Sarpsborg was founded in 1016 by King Olav Haraldsson. He

had this town as his capital for several years, but left for good in 1028. He died at the

Battle of Stiklestad in 1030.

Sarpsfossen was one of the sights of Northern Europe when the largest volume of

water in Scandinavia thundered in free fall over the precipice. Today one can admire

what this enormous water power has created - the huge industrial plants.

Our main factory, sited near the great waterfall, is

Borregaard. It was at first a sawmill, but it burnt to the

ground and was replaced by a sulphite pulp mill to produce

paper and wood pulp. Today Borregaard Industries is one of

the world’s leaders in several chemical products.

We hope Sarpsborg will be an excellent arena for exciting

competitions, but also a place where you can be meeting

across borders and compete in respect.

Sarpsborg look forward to see you all in 2019!

Sindre Martinsen-Evje

Mayor of Sarpsborg Municipality

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Sponsors and partners

Gold sponsor

National main sponsors

National cooperative partners

Public cooperative partners

Fredrikstad Kommune

Spydeberg Kommune

Aremark Kommune

Hobøl Kommune

Rakkestad Kommune

Trøgstad Kommune

Marker Kommune

Askim Kommune

NOF main sponsors

1 Information about the organiser

The company VM Orientering 2019 AS is the organser of the Nokian Tyres World

Orienteering Championships 2019.

CEO WOC 2019: Per Bergerud

Event director: Bjørn Axel Gran

Chief IT and time-keeping: Hallvard Koren

Chief Transport, Safety/Security: Tore Sandem

Chief Arena: Asle Gudim and Jørn Haugerud

Chief Media and market: Claes Tommy Hærland and Martin Nielsen

Chief Culture and ceremonies: Bente Jæger and Regine Hansen

Chief Public races: Finn Henry Lillestrand and Anne E. Ramtvedt

Chief Course planning and mapping: Bernt O. Myrvold

Chief Youths and volunteers: Svend Sondre Frøshaug

1.1 Event advisors

IOF Senior Event Advisor: Daniel Leibundgut

IOF Assistant Event Advisor: Lars Forsberg

IOF IT Assistant Event Advisor: Henning Spjelkavik

National Controllers (NOF): Ivar Maalen and Kjell Blomseth

1.2 Contact information

Official info: eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/5326

Email: post@woc2019.no

Web page: www.woc2019.no

WOC 2019 secretary (Event Office): Per Bergerud

Email: per.bergerud@woc2019.no

Phone: +47 482 42 628

Opening hours: work-days 8:15-16:00

Other contacts:

Event director: Bjørn Axel Gran, bjorn.axel.gran@woc2019.no, +47 909 55 295

Media services: Jens Erik Mjølnerød, mjenserik@mjolnerod.no, +47 917 85 911

Accounting/invoicing: Tor Ragnar Andersen, tragn@online.no, +47 928 98 311

Training: Håvard Lucasen, training@woc2019.no

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2 Program

The preliminary program for WOC 2019 is as shown in the table below.

The final program will be presented in Bulletin 3 and at www.woc2019.no when the

agreements for live TV are settled.

Day, Date WOC Event/Race WOC Public Event/Spectator Race

Sunday,

11.8.2019

Event Centre opens

Quality Hotel Sarpsborg

WOC Public Event centre opens

Monday,

12.8.2019

Model event (morning) Spectator race – sprint Kulåsparken

(afternoon), Sarpsborg Torg

Opening ceremony (evening)

Sarpsborg city centre

Cultural program (evening)

Sarpsborg city centre

Tuesday,

13.8.2019

Qualification Middle

(morning)

Knatterudfjellet Varteig

Spectator race - middle,

Norgescup-jr (afternoon),

Knatterudfjellet Varteig

Wednesday,

14.8.2019

Final Long (early afternoon)

Mørk Spydeberg

Spectator race - middle (noon)

Mørk Spydeberg

Thursday,

15.8.2019

Rest Day Spectator race - sprint (afternoon)

Old town, Fredrikstad

Friday,

16.8.2019

Final Middle (afternoon)

Mørk Spydeberg

Spectator race – long, Norgescup-jr

(noon), Mørk Spydeberg

Medal ceremony (evening)

Sarpsborg city centre

Cultural program (evening)

Sarpsborg city centre

Saturday,

17.8.2019

Relay (afternoon)

Mørk Spydeberg

Spectator race – middle (forest)

(noon)

Mørk Spydeberg

Medal ceremony Relay and Closing ceremony (after the relay)

Mørk Spydeberg

Dinner and Farewell party (evening)

Quality Hotel Sarpsborg

For information about events in Østfold

please visit: www.visitoestfold.com/en/

Qualification

Finals

EVENT CENTRE, Sarpsborg

3 Venues, Access and Transport

3.1 Overview

Note that the Event Center is 3.6km north-west of Sarpsborg city centre, just beside the

E6.

3.2 Transport /travel opportunities

We recommend transport by car/minibus. Nearest major airports are Oslo Airport

Gardermoen (140 km to Sarpsborg) or Landvetter Gothenburg (245 km). There is also a

regular train service every hour from Oslo Airport to Sarpsborg. From Gothenburg to

Sarpsborg 3 trains departures every day.

Teams, media, IOF officials and guests are welcome to order the WOC transport

package which includes transport from the Event Centre / Sarpsborg city centre to the

competitions. See info under “Entry Fee and descriptions”.

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3.3 Competition arenas

The WOC qualification middle distance will take place at Knatterudfjellet, situated

between Sarpsborg and Rakkestad, 16 km from the Event Centre in Sarpsborg.

Coordinates: 59.343047, 11.271166

The WOC finals will take place in Mørk area in Spydeberg municipality, 40 km from the

event centre.

Coordinates: 59.530413, 11.001057

4 Event Centre (office)

The Event Centre will be located at Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg.

Coordinates: 59.296201, 11.064756

At the Event Centre there will be accreditation for teams, officials, media, VIP and

other officials.

Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg include rooms for the following purposes:

• Event Centre

• Team Officials’ Meetings

• Media centre

• IOF Conferences and

Meetings

• Meeting rooms (has to be pre-

booked, free of charge)

• Athletes accommodation

• IOF/VIP Hotel

The organiser will have access to the entire hotel:

• 260 guestrooms with 720 beds

• 14 different meeting rooms

• Restaurant Østfoldstuene with a capacity of 470 people

• The largest plenary hall has a capacity of 1000 people

• Banquet hall with capacity of 700 people

• Waterland and Superland, miniature golf etc.

• Fitness studio of 800 sqm and Spa section

• Free wireless network

• 500 parking spaces free of charge

5 Entry for WOC

5.1 Registration for Teams

All Entries and requests for transport packages are only to be made in IOF Eventor. The

entry form will be available 2 May 2019 on:

eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/5326

• The event start date is 12 August 2019

• The deadline for Team Size Entry is 12 June 2019 (- 2 months).

• The deadline for Team Names Entry is 2 August 2019 (- 10 days).

• The deadline for Late Entries, Changes of Team Size or Team Names is 11

August 2019 at 12:00

Team Size Entry, the following information shall be filled in:

• Team manager (Chosen from list in IOF Eventor)

• Number of Team athletes (Men and Women)

• Number of Team officials

• Number of Team athletes in the individual races: Federation Team Quota will be

published by end of 2018

• Number of teams for the relay(s)

There is no maximum number of officials per team.

Team Names Entry, the following information shall be filled in:

• Name of each Team athlete by selecting from federation members in

IOF Eventor

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Competition Entries

Names of the competitors and, if required, their starting group, shall be entered in IOF

Eventor, before 12 noon on the day before an individual competition. Names of the

competitors and their running order shall be entered in IOF Eventor, before 12 noon

on the day before the relay competition.

Late Entries, Changes of Team Size or Team Names

Late Entries and changes will be accepted, if possible, up to Event start date, 11 August

2019 at 12:00. No late entries or changes will be accepted after that date. Late entries

and changes will always have a defined extra cost (surcharge). Late entries and

changes will always be treated equally and must be communicated directly to the

organiser on entry@woc2019.no. The organiser makes the changes in IOF Eventor after

deadlines.

5.2 Payments

The payment should be transferred to the WOC2019 AS bank account. Payment in

Norway are in Norwegian krone (NOK). Important note: The payer shall cover all bank

charges. Federations can request copies of invoice via email: tragn@online.no

Payment details:

Bank: Eidsberg Sparebank

Postal address: Karl Johans gate 1, NO-1706 Sarpsborg

E-mail: post@esbank.no

IBAN: NO43 1020 3012 360

SWIFT/BIC: EIDSNO21XXX

5.3 Entry fee descriptions (athlets/teams)

Category Fee

Competitors Accreditation fee per athlete (see note 1) 1250 NOK

Entry fee per individual race 1000 NOK

Relay Teams Entry fee per relay team 2200 NOK

Team officials Accreditation fee per official (see note 1 & 2) 2500 NOK

Transport package Per person (see note 3) 1500 NOK

Dinner (last day) Per person (see note 4) 250 NOK

Notes 1. Accreditation fee covers model events, parking at the arena and a set of

competition maps.

2. For Teams where the function of the team official is performed by an athlete, will

not be charged a fee for a team official.

3. WOC transport package includes transport from the Event Centre/Sarpsborg city

centre to the competitions, including all the model events.

4. Dinner and Farewell-party: At the last night a dinner (NOK 250) will be offered for

all accredited persons, followed by a farewell-party. The farewell party will have

no fee, but drinks and food have to be paid for.

5.4 Registration for media, IOF officials

and guests

All registrations are to be made in IOF Eventor, please select the correct category.

There is a specific Guide on how to enter for VIPS and IOF Officials:

eventor.orienteering.org/Documents/Event/2128/2/Entry-Guide-for-Media%2c-VIP-and-

%20IOF-Officials

The entry will be opened 2 May 2019 on: eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/5326

Registrations must be confirmed by 30 June 2019.

The accreditation includes:

• VIP service on the arenas,

• VIP race,

• Competition maps

Description of fees:

Category Fee

VIP Accreditation fee per official (see note 1) 1100 NOK

IOF officials No accreditation fee -

Media No accreditation fee -

Transport package Per person (see note 2) 1500 NOK

Dinner (last day) Per person (see note 3) 250 NOK

Notes 1. Accreditation covers parking at the arena and a set of competition maps.

2. WOC transport package includes transport from the Event Centre/Sarpsborg city

centre to the competition arenas, including all the model events.

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3. Dinner and Farewell-party: At the last night a dinner (NOK 250) will be offered, for all

accredited persons, followed by a farewell-party. The farewell party will have no fee,

but drinks and food have to be paid for.

Payment details:

See the section «Entries for WOC athletes and team officials»

6 Accommodation and Food

6.1 Accommodation

For accommodation, we recommend the official WOC2019 hotel “Quality Hotel

Sarpsborg”. www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/norway/sarpsborg/

Use the booking code “VM2019”.

Offered rates:

Category Rate

Price per day per person in single room NOK 872

Price per day per person in double room NOK 556

Price per day per person in triple room NOK 451

Price per day per person in a quadruple room NOK 398

The price includes:

• Large breakfast buffet

• Water park

Latest date for reservation of official accommodation is 11 June 2019.

For other accommodations like class rooms etc. please contact the event office.

Latest date to book this type of accommodation is 15 May 2019.

There are also other possibilities in Østfold, see Visit Østfold for suggestions:

www.visitoestfold.com/en/accommodation

If you need any help, don’t hesitate to contact Svinesund

Infocenter/Halden Turist:

• Jens Olav Johansen (e-mail: svinesund@visithalden.com)

• Tel. +47 69190990/+47 69190980

6.2 Food

At the arenas Norwegian food, drink and cut fruit will be

offered.

7 Embargoed areas

For information about all embargoed areas, see info at:

eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/5326

and use the following link for details:

www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=14n3Qcf0kioa5mV3QB8kcvzrehhQ

Embargoed areas WOC 2019:

The areas are embargoed for runners and team officials until all competitions are

finished. Any attempt to survey or train in the competition terrains is forbidden, unless

explicitly permitted by the organiser. Driving, biking and running along paved roads

(roads with asphalt cover) is permitted until 1 January 2019.

Embargoed reserve areas WOC 2019: The areas was embargoed for runners and

team officials from 3 September 2017 and will stay embargoed until all competitions

are finished. Any attempt to survey or train in the competition terrain is forbidden,

unless explicitly permitted by the organiser. Driving, biking and running along paved

roads (roads with asphalt cover) is permitted until 1 January 2019.

For location of the competition arenas see section 3.3.

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Latest colour copy of maps of embargoed areas.

You will find a colour copy of the most recent version of any previous

orienteering map(s) of the embargoed areas on our website:

• Previous map of WOC area 1 (Bjønnås, 1975)

• Autogenerated map of WOC area 1

• Autogenerated map of WOC area 3

• Previous map of WOC reserve area1 (Fjell, 2007)

• Previous map of WOC reserve area 2 (Sprinklet, 2011)

7.1 Embargo WOC 2019 area 1

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7.2 Embargo WOC 2019 area 3

7.3 Embargo WOC 2019 reserve area

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7.4 Embargo WOC 2019 reserve area 2

8 Training possibilities

Maps and areas are announced and updated at: woc2019.no/en/trainings.

The list of maps and areas are grouped in 3 categories:

1. WOC2019 official training maps.

2. Relevant training maps which can be purchased from WOC.

3. Other relevant training maps which can be purchased from the respective clubs

(contact info can be found at: woc2019.no/en/trainings).

Please note that some of the training areas are in the proximity of the embargoed

areas: respect the embargoed areas! Please also consider the information about

possible car parking as well as for some areas it is forbidden to enter during dedicated

periods of time.

The most relevant map for WOC2019 Mørk is Gillingsrød available from Fredrikstad SK

(Map no 6 on next page)

Maps can either be purchased as files (OCAD/PDF/JPG) or in printed form (laser-print)

with or without controls. For ordering maps and information, please use the online

form: woc2019.no/files/training/Map_order_form.docx.

Contact person: Håvard Lucasen, using e-mail: training@woc2019.no

Prices for WOC2019 offical training maps and maps which can be ordered from

WOC:

Category Rate

OCAD-file* 1500 NOK per file

PDF-file* 1000 NOK per file

Printed map with or without course and controls 50 NOK

*: The tenant may invite runners from other teams [in division 2 and 3 (IOF’s ranking list)] for a

cost of € 5 per print, the total amount must be paid to WOC2019.

The printed maps can be picked up at Inspiria, Sarpsborg (www.inspiria.no), located

next to the Event Centre, during the opening hours (09.00-15.00 on weekdays/11.00-

16.00 in weekends).

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WOC2019 official training maps

Knatterudfjellet nord, middle, (course-setter as for WOC2019 MD), Scale/Contours: 1:10

000 / 5m, Mapmaker: Kristen Treekrem (2018)

Skolleborg (the world cup 2018 + public races map), Scale/Contours: 1:15 000 / 10 000 /

5m, Mapmaker Jussi Silvennoinen / Janne Weckman (2018)

Relevant training maps that can be purchased from WOC

Bjerkeskogen, long, (course-setter as for WOC2019 LD), Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5m,

Mapmaker: Kristen Treekrem (2017)

Nesodden nord: Scale/Contours: 1:15 000 / 10 000 / 5m, Mapmaker: Kristen Treekrem

(2011)

Other relevant training maps that can be purchased from the respective clubs:

1. Rudskogen, Varteig IL: o-interval, 6,8 km, yellow/red tapes in the forest. long

distance, 13,4 km (make a note in the map order form about what scale you want)

Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 15 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Kristen Treekrem (2016)

2. Isebakketjern, Trøsken IL: Scale/Contours: 1:15 000/1:10 000 / 5 m,

Mapmaker: Bjørn A. Paulsen (2012/2015)

3. Ise, Sarpsborg OL: middle distance, 5,4 km, yellow/red tapes in the forest.

Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Tormod Jensen, (2017)

4. Olaåsen, Varteig IL: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000/1:15 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Morten

Dalby (2013)

5. Dælæne, Varteig IL: Scale/Contours: 1:15000/1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker:

Morten Dalby (2013)

6. Gillingsrød, Fredrikstad SK: long distance, 13,1 km, white tapes in the forest.

Scale/Contours: 1:15 000/1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Lars Ole Klavestad/Svein

Jacobsen/Gaute Hallan Steiwer (1996, updated 2017/2018).

7. Våler Varde, OK Moss: relay training, 8,3 km, yellow tapes in the forest.

Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Harald Lundhaug (2017)

8. Lødengtjern, OK Moss: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Harald

Lundhaug (2016)

9. Kirkebygden, OK Moss: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Bjørn

Paulsen (2018). (Used for World Cup 2018. Now open for training).

10. Ringvoll, OK Moss: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Harald

Lundhaug/Bjørn Paulsen (2012/2013)

11. Torebråte, OK Moss: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Harald Lundhaug

(2015/2017)

12. Guttersrød, Halden SK: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Jussi

Silvennoinen (2017)

13. Venåsmarka, Gimle IF: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m (2005)

14. Akselås, Halden SK: Scale/Contours: 1:10 000 / 5 m, Mapmaker: Morten Dalby

(2012)

15. Havnåsåsen, Indre Østfold

16. Sameia, Indre Østfold

17. Einarbu/Dynjan, Indre Østfold

18. Røysås/Kvilleråsen, Indre Østfold

19. Stiklatjern, Indre Østfold

8.1 Training camps

The first official training camp for WOC 2019 took place from 28 August to 5 September

2018. Preliminary dates for the two next camps, based on feedback from national

teams, are:

• 19 – 25 June 2019

• 6– 12 August 2019

8.2 Selection races

Preliminary dates for selection races are 5 July and 7 July 2019 with Halden SK as

organiser. Embargoed area:

www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Ty0mN9pGReL7mAXSvXWoEdVI-

fc&ll=59.226926598054106%2C11.371138350000024&z=13

Selection

races

WOC

area 1

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9 Rules and General information

9.1 Competition rules

The Competition Rules for IOF Foot Orienteering Events (version of 2019) shall be

applied for participation in the World Orienteering Championships 2019.

Please refer to the Competition Rules on the IOF website orienteering.org/foot-

orienteering/rules/

9.2 Classes and entry regulations

Classes: WOMEN, MEN without any age restrictions (§ 5.7)

All competitors represent a Federation (§ 6.5). All athletes must be full passport-

holding citizens of the country they are representing (§ 6.2). Athletes being citizens of

more than one country should represent the only country they have run IOF events for

during the current calendar year (rule 6.1).

9.3 Anti-doping

Doping is strictly forbidden, and the organisers of the world championships are

dedicated to support the anti-doping authorities in their work. Doping controls may be

carried out any time during the competition period in accordance with the procedures

described in the WADA International Standard of testing. The IOF Anti-Doping Code

and rules and the World Anti-Doping Code 2015 apply as of 1st of January 2015.

Athletes who are selected for the doping tests must bring an official identification (with

photo) to the doping test area. The athlete should also bring along their therapeutic

use exemption (TUE) if applicable. In general, it is advisable that athletes bring along

their ID to all competitions and events. For more information, please consult:

orienteering.org/athletes-licence/

9.4 Insurance

Insurance against accidents is the responsibility of the federation or the individual

competitor according to their national regulations. Competitors participate at their

own risk (including the warm-up) and assume their own safety precautions.

9.5 Climate and any hazards

Average temperature in Sarpsborg in August is 16 °C. Historical observed is from 8 °C

to 22 °C. Low humidity, but risk of heavy rain showers (normal precipitation in

Sarpsborg in August is 93 mm). No specific hazards.

9.6 Directions for obtaining entry

permits (visas)

Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a

country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. This also applies if you

have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport. For

more information, see: udi.no/en/word-definitions/persons-who-do-not-need-a-visa-to-

visit-norway-/#link-708

9.7 Athlete licence

The licence is needed for athletes participating in World Orienteering Championships

and World Cup competitions. The Application (signed form) and payment should reach

the IOF Office or IOF Office representatives before participating in a World

Championship or World Cup event. The licence is annual and is valid for all

orienteering disciplines. Payments of the annual licence fee is done in IOF Eventor,

please consult the proper IOF Eventor Guide for this. For more information, please

consult: Last minute signed licence forms can be scanned/photographed and sent to

iof@orienteering.org for a “Preliminary” registration status of the licence. The original

can be either sent directly to IOF Office or handed over to the Event Centre. IOF will not

accept cash payments of the licence fee. If your federation needs any special

arrangements, you must contact david.wastlund@orienteering.org

10 Media

For registration as media, see section 5.4. The media service includes

• Free of charge connection to internet

• Power

• Working area in Event Centre and at the arenas with access to printer

• Access to photo control/zones

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11 Competition information

11.1 Punching, timing system and GPS

tracking

Punching system: Emit Touch-Free punching and timing system is used on all races.

Each runner will carry two emiTags around the same wrist. The punching is performed

by holding the emiTag 0 - 50 cm above the control for a short moment. The LED light in

the emiTag will start flashing after successful punch and will keep flashing for 5

seconds. It will be possible to test the system at the technical model event.

Timekeeping services will be provided by EQ Timing.

GPS tracking: Tracking devices will be used for viewing the competitions on the large

video screen in the event arenas, for live transmission, and as part of the TV

production. All competitors should be prepared for GPS tracking, and the tracking

device has to be carried on the back of the competitor in an elastic harness. More

detailed information will be released in Bulletin 4.

11.2 Clothing

Full body coverage is required, but T-shirts/singlet are permitted.

Team tents will be allowed at Prestart zones.

11.3 Race information

Terrain Mørk: The terrain is undulating and detailed, with relatively small height

differences in the eastern part and some higher hills in the western part. Mostly good

runnability and medium visibility. Pine forest on the hill tops and spruce or mixed

vegetation on the lower parts. Some signs of forestry work close to the arena, but

otherwise very few man-made features. Relatively few and fairly dry marshes.

Terrain Knatterudfjellet: The terrain is varied with flatter parts and relatively steep

detailed slopes in between. Modest height differences. There are signs of forestry

work. Mostly open pine forest on the hill tops and denser spruce and mixed vegetation

in the lower parts. Very few marshes.

Preliminary course information:

Race Winning time [min] Length [km]

Long Women 76 10.5

Men 96 15.5

Middle

Qualification

Women 25 3.4

Men 25 4.2

Middle Final Women 35 4.5

Men 35 5.9

Relay

(per leg)

Women 30 5.3

Men 30 6. 2

Maps:

Race Map Scale /

Contour

interval

Mapper Course setter

Long Mørk 1:15’000 / 5m Kristen Treekrem

Tom A. Karlsen and Unni Strand Karlsen

Middle Quali Knatterud 1:10’000 / 5m Kristen Treekrem Tormod Jensen

Middle Final Mørk 1:10’000 / 5m Kristen Treekrem Tormod Jensen

Relay Mørk 1:10’000 / 5m Kristen Treekrem

Erik Sandbæk and Morten Johansen

Maps are drawn according to the International Specification for Orienteering maps

(ISOM 2017)

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12 Spectator races

Bring your club and family to WOC 2019: Test the unique WOC terrain and have

some amazing experiences. Run one spectator race or run all six of them. Run in the

regular classes or run in the open classes. At the arenas you can follow the WOC

competitions on the big screen, enjoy a rich variety of food & drinks for sale, as well

as a shopping- and activity area. The children can try our kids’ course, the maze,

punching courses and children’s park. We promise the best WOC experience you can

wish for: so sign up now!

• Bus transport from several places within Sarpsborg to/from all arenas.

• Car parking close to all of the arenas.

• Spectator races next to the WOC arenas.

• A designated camping area close to Sarpsborg city centre.

• We are happy to assist clubs booking accommodation

o Contact person for clubs: Finn Henry Lillestrand

o Phone: +47 993 80 703, E-mail: fhlillestrand@gmail.com

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